Drexel Dragons vs Northeastern Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

Planning on watching today’s Dragons and Huskies game? Catch the action at Matthews Arena in Boston, MA, as the Huskies hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FloC. The over/under for this game is set at 133 points, and Northeastern is favored by -2.5 vs. Drexel in a Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup.

DREXEL DRAGONS VS NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Northeastern Huskies -2.5

This game will be played at Matthews Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.

WHY BET THE NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Huskies.
• Not only will Northeastern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 133 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Can the Dragons Grab a Win on the Road?

Drexel Dragons Recent Game/Games

The Dragons improved to 10-8 on the season with a 60-55 win over Hofstra on Monday. Drexel, favored by three points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points fell short of the 124.5 over/under line, with the teams combining for 115 points.

Drexel’s defense was key in the win, as they allowed just 18 points in the second half while scoring 34 themselves. They entered the second half trailing 37-26 but turned things around to secure the victory.

Drexel’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 60 points with a field goal percentage of 40% (22/55). Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, and they hit only 27.8% of their threes, going 5/18 from beyond the arc.

On the glass, the Dragons grabbed 14 offensive rebounds, but they managed just 8 assists as a team. Cole Hargrove led the way with 15 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field, while Yame Butler and Jean Aranguren each added 14 points, with Aranguren hitting 3 of 5 from deep.

Even with Drexel’s defense giving up 14 offensive rebounds, they held their opponent to just 55 points. The Dragons allowed a 40% shooting performance from the field, with their opponent hitting 22 of 55 shots.

Drexel’s defense also limited their opponent’s three-point shooting, as they connected on only 5 of 18 attempts, shooting 27% from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, the opponent shot 61%, making 11 of 18.

Can the Huskies Lock in a Home Win?

Northeastern Huskies Recent Game/Games

The Huskies fell to 10-9 on the season after a narrow 87-85 road loss to Charleston on Saturday. Northeastern entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs but managed to keep it close, covering the spread.

After trailing 45-43 at halftime, both teams scored 42 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 172, going over the pre-game line of 150.5.

Northeastern’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points on 51.4% shooting from the field. They connected on 44.4% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 18 from deep, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 56.9%.

Deywilk Tavarez was the star, knocking down 8 of 9 threes and finishing with 32 points and 4 assists. Ante Brzovic added 24 points on 10 of 13 shooting, while Rashad King contributed 22 points and 7 assists, despite shooting just 25% from beyond the arc.

Northeastern’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Huskies allowed 31 made field goals on 60 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Northeastern’s opponents shot 52%, hitting 11 of 21 three-point attempts. The Huskies also sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 14 free throws.